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Jim Lad
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Next thing he'll be saying that he doesn't know Zaphod Beeblebrox! John- 552 replies
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That's some pretty complex shaping you're doing there, Dan! John
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Another great lesson in metalwork for us, Michael. John
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Just caught up with what you're doing, Gil - beautiful work, mate! John
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Lovely, as always, Michael. John
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That's a nice start you've made, Skippy! John
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Yes, Pat, but the knots were usually figure of eight knots. John
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There'd be plenty of problems with our quarantine people if I tried to bring that into Australia - our quarantine regulations are very strict! John
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Oh, look at all that lovely timber! Looks like I might have to make another trip to Sweden, but with plenty of room in my bag! John
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Cunning work, Danny! John
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Both are looking really first class, Popeye. Have you thought of cutting wood to shape for the skis and then soaking and bending to the correct profile? John
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Robert, In the attached photos you can see examples of pin rails on the British frigate Trincomalee (1817). As you can see, the rails are only about 6 inches wide. This is about the same width as on more modern (late 19th century) sailing ships. John
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Measuring Stick (for deck beams)
Jim Lad replied to Maury S's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
That looks a good (and simple) idea. I take it the wooden parts are a tight push fit in the tube? John -
Just about there, Popeye. Can't wait to see the completed skis! John
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ancre Le Coureur 1776 by obi - 1:48 - lugger
Jim Lad replied to obi's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Just catching up with what you're doing. She looks very nice indeed! John -
A few days off certainly doesn't seem to have slowed you down at all, Mobbsie! John
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Michael, I've heard of making "solid metal parts", but this is getting ridiculous! John
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You've started that well, Pete! John
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Nice machine work, Danny! John
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That's because you're in the Northern hemisphere! John
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The photos are fine! Looking forward to your build. John
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Thanks, Popeye! John
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Thanks Janos - yep, still using privet (as you know, here in Sydney there's a plentiful supply). Augie - Thanks mate, I'm feeling better already. John
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